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2006 Nissan Altima S - Reliable, One Owner, Very Low Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:2006 Mileage:161488
Location:

Garland, North Carolina, United States

Garland, North Carolina, United States

This would be the perfect car for a college or high school student, or for anyone who needs ultra-reliable transportation. It's a good illustration of the fact that the 2006 is the only recent Altima recommended by Consumer Reports. My wife and I bought this car new in Sept. 2006 and are the only owners. My wife drove it until a couple of months ago, when I bought her a Buick because she wanted something soft and comfortable (we are in our mid-60s). The car has been extremely reliable, with no breakdowns or mechanical problems. All systems and accessories are in perfect working order (power steering, brakes, windows, door locks, driver’s seat, mirrors, ice-cold A/C, etc). It has a tilt steering wheel, cruise control, and AM/FM/CD stereo. I am driving it to work occasionally now, so the mileage will change slightly. I just decided to sell it because we have five vehicles at home (for two drivers) and I prefer to drive my ‘92 Mercedes or my ‘77 Fiat Spider. All our children and grandchildren of driving age already have good vehicles.

The car was in a minor accident about five years ago, when an oncoming driver came across the center line and my wife had to decide instantly to either hit him head-on or go into the ditch – thankfully, she chose the ditch. It was completely repaired with all-new parts, and there has been no problem of any kind with it since. The car has a few normal little “booboos” such as small scratches, parking lot bumps, stains, etc. The most noticeable thing is the clear coating, which was scratched up when our granddaughter decided to surprise us by washing and cleaning the car and used a scouring pad to get pine tar off the hood and back deck. The left front fender has a very small crease in it, and the back right door is about 1/8 inch out of alignment from the time I started to back out of the carport without noticing that door was still open (no air or water leaks – it is completely sealed and you have to be looking for it to notice it). The car looks great from 15-20 feet, and only shows these things from up close. Check the photos carefully and you’ll see what I mean.

This car has been meticulously maintained, and I have all service records for everything that has ever been done. I have the original window sticker and paperwork. All of this is in a file which will go to the new owner if you want it. I don’t know of anything the car needs now, or will need in the future except normal maintenance.

I think I have covered all the relevant information about the car; if there are any further questions, feel free to contact me.

I have total confidence in this vehicle, and would drive it anywhere, anytime. In fact, if it doesn’t sell for some reason, we will drive it from NC to Arkansas for a family reunion in July. There's no reason it won't go another 160K miles. Please look at my feedback and bid with confidence. I will let the bidding begin at $500, and I set a very reasonable reserve of $3000. I’m not interested in taking any less; it’s worth that much to me as a spare. Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com) prices it for a private sale at $3900 in fair condition and $4600 in good condition. NADA guides show an average trade-in of $3400 and a retail of $6450. Both of those take into account the existing mileage, of course.

Good luck and happy bidding! Winning bidder must send $500 via PayPal within 24 hours, with the balance due in cash and the car picked up within 7 days. Thanks!

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